Chapter 84

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In the midst of cherry blossoms dancing in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of promise written there.

Seeing this situation, the little girl had yet to react, but the people around her all suddenly showed angry expressions.

"Truly, she is a monster!"

"A pest that only harms humans!"

"Kill her!"

"Kill her!"

The people who had just been indifferent to everything now surrounded the little girl, who was panicking and full of fear, placing her in the center.

Noah, witnessing all of this, could summarize his thoughts with just three words.

Why?

Why was this little girl called a monster?

Why did the people around her not only fail to help her but also plan to take advantage of her situation?

Why were the little girl's eyes deep red?

Why could a group of Tokyo residents, who had seemed normal until just a moment ago, so easily say "kill her" to a girl not even ten years old?

He didn't understand.

Noah really didn't understand.

However, not understanding didn't mean he would stand by and do nothing.

Without the slightest hesitation, Noah stepped forward, and under the stunned gazes of everyone and the little girl's panicked attempts to hide, he grabbed the little girl's hand and walked out of the crowd.

"Hey!"

After regaining their composure, including those who had just barely managed to get up from the ground, everyone blocked Noah's path, glaring at him with malicious eyes.

"Who are you?"

"Trying to leave?"

"Planning to protect that monster?"

"Be careful, she might turn into a kakkou at any moment and eat you, brat!"

The people blocking Noah's path all started shouting, some even hurling insults at Noah without hesitation, causing more and more people to gather and look at Noah with fear and hatred.

On the other hand, the little girl whose hand Noah had grabbed seemed to be in disbelief that Noah would stand up for her, standing there in shock, forgetting to struggle.

Seeing the crowd grow larger and the insults and curses increase, a wave of anger rose in Noah's heart. He swung the strap of the bag slung over his shoulder, gripping the bag in his hand.

At this sight, the surrounding voices instantly fell silent.

The people who had just been full of anger and hatred exchanged glances, spat, and muttered.

"Tch..."

"It's a Civilian Security Officer..."

"No wonder he's protecting such a monster..."

"To them, these monsters are valuable tools..."

"What bad luck..."

The people who said these things no longer looked at Noah, instead casting resentful glances at the little girl with deep red eyes, then dispersing in groups, muttering to themselves.

Seeing this, Noah was slightly taken aback, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Civilian Security Officer?

Another unknown term.

Noah looked toward the distant 'Monolith,' feeling a bit more urgent.

Without a certain level of understanding of this world, his actions would be limited everywhere.

He needed to quickly gather the necessary information about this world.

...

One week later...

Outside the 'Monolith,' which serves as the border for the human living area, the region where kakkou roam freely is marked as 'Unexplored' on international intelligence maps.

In this extremely dangerous place, Noah stood on a ground that looked like decaying tree trunks, gazing at the black and gray sky. His dark, deep eyes showed a sense of unprecedented confusion.

During the week, Noah, besides mastering language and communication in the Tokyo area, spent the rest of his time hunting kakkou outside the 'Monolith.'

Noah didn't have the currency of this world.

Therefore, after accidentally learning that some research facilities were buying parts of kakkou for study, Noah often hunted kakkou, selling parts of their bodies to earn a living.

By now, after a week of this lifestyle, Noah had basically resolved the issues of communication and language.

So, he also learned some rather harsh realities.

Noah, carrying weapons, was mistaken for a Civilian Security Officer.

A Civilian Security Officer, or Civilian Security Company, is a private organization responsible for handling kakkou-related incidents.

The main job of a Civilian Security Officer is to eliminate kakkou that invade human living areas from the outside.

Since they are private companies, Civilian Security Officers generally accept tasks on a commission basis.

The tasks are not limited to eliminating invading kakkou but also include various tasks such as bodyguarding, escorting, and searching, and sometimes they must follow government orders.

In this regard, the nature of a Civilian Security Officer's work is similar to that of a mage.

However, the difference is that Civilian Security Officers usually work in pairs.

One is the Civilian Security Officer themselves.

The other is a 'Cursed Child.'

'Cursed Children' are special humans born due to the appearance of kakkou.

They carry the kakkou virus, which accumulates in the fetus during pregnancy due to the mother's exposure to the virus, resulting in children with certain kakkou abilities, such as enhanced physical abilities and regenerative powers.

Because 'Cursed Children' are infected in the embryonic stage but the mutation progresses slowly, they have rapid self-healing abilities and superhuman agility and strength.

When 'Cursed Children' activate the kakkou virus within them and gain their powers, their eyes turn deep red.

This is the best proof of being a 'Cursed Child.'

Due to their abilities that rival those of kakkou, people have fully utilized their powers in the war against kakkou.

Thus, Civilian Security Companies all have pairs of two people.

The 'Cursed Child,' who is a carrier of the kakkou virus and can use its powers, and has the regenerative abilities of a kakkou, serves as the main combatant in the pair.

These 'Cursed Children,' who form pairs with Civilian Security Officers, are collectively known as 'Initiators.'

The other, who assists the 'Initiator' in battle, provides core support to the 'Initiator,' and is usually a guardian of the 'Initiator,' is generally a normal human. Although their combat abilities may not match those of the 'Initiator,' they are skilled fighters and are responsible for issuing commands and serving as the 'Initiator's' mental support. They are collectively known as 'Promoters.'

Since the kakkou virus has only been around for less than ten years, 'Initiators,' or 'Cursed Children,' are all children under ten years old.

And they are all female.

These little girls, born without knowing anything, are not only used as tools but are also not treated as human beings because they carry the kakkou virus.

Monster!

This is why the little girl with deep red eyes was rejected and even attacked by people.

After learning all of this, Noah finally understood.

This world is not only filled with despair but is also darker and more unbearable than he had imagined.

Looking at the 'Monolith' in Tokyo, Noah was speechless for a long time. Finally, he looked at the fairy emblem on the back of his hand and clenched his fist tightly.

At that moment, Noah made a decision.

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